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Or you can grab them and stay a while - it's up to you! Either way, all Four Legged Foodies will need to stop off at Happy Paws and Claws to restock that treat cupboard. These treats are perfect for taking along to the pub and keeping pooch quiet while you enjoy your pint! Happy Paws and Claws will be bringing their Grab and Go Treat Pouches which are filled with 100% natural treats all sourced from the UK. They have meat, fish and veggie pouches available in both the small size and the large size so all you have to decide is the size and the type of treats your pooch will love! They will also be bringing along their fun, food themed toys such as Terry The Turnip!

Why should the humans be the only ones to dress up all fancy? If you are joining them when they go out for a special dinner or just because they can't be bothered to cook then you should look your best too. In your handmade collar and lead by Bashe.London you will definitely make an entrance and won't look out of place at even the fanciest of fancy restaurants. All Bashe.London products are handmade in London by Becca with the assistance of her trusty sidekick Cashe the Dachshund. These truly elegant collars and leads are made from British waxed cotton and lined for extra strength. Finished off with a gold metal buckle and engraved pendant for an extra special touch. Get your Bashe.London accessories and toys from the Accessories Zone on September 19th.

We have been huge fans of Hiro + Wolf since they came along to first ever Doggie Market in 2019. They kindly lent us a harness on the day because Archie was pulling to get to every food stall and now that harness is one of his favourite dining out accessories! Hiro (Shiba Inu) and Wolf (Terrier Cross) have been friends for over 10 years and along with their humans Amy and Bee, they create stylish, practical and fun accessories for dogs and cats. The collections are inspired heavily by African patterns from a trip to Kenya in 2012 and they are constantly coming up with fun collections such as their Wizard of Dog toys and accessories. How many times have you found yourself in a cafe or restaurant and had to fumble around, unclipping your dog's lead, threading through the handle and a chair leg, then reattaching to the collar? All while trying to hang on to pooch so he doesn't leg it into the kitchen! The Hiro + Wolf cafe lead is all our time favourite purchase and a must have for all Four Legged Foodies who love to dine out. You can pick up your own cafe lead and much more at Four Legged Foodie Fest! All Hiro + Wolf products are designed and made in the UK.

If you are fans of tennis, then you will definitely be aware of this part of south west London. But there is more to Wimbledon than just a bunch of humans knocking a tennis ball back and forth - they don't even chew it! Wimbledon is also famous for its Common and the mythical Wombles who keep it litter free. Wimbledon Common is a great place for a walk with a good mixture of open areas, wooded areas and water for dipping our tails in. We do have to share the space with golfers though so watch out for more balls and these ones hurt if they land on your head! Wimbledon itself is split into the village with a mix of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, most of which are dog friendly. Then there is the town itself, where the station is and some dog friendly pubs. The Costa Coffee by the station also welcomes us pooches. Here are our recommendations for places to visit when you go to Wimbledon. Before any adventures begin, make sure the humans are well stocked with treats by popping in to see our friends at Pet Pavilion. This upmarket Pet Store in Wimbledon Village has everything a doggie needs including their own range of delicious treats and plenty of toys. Be careful not to get too muddy on your walk though as you may be dragged back here for a wash! Pet Pavilion 47 High Street, Wimbledon, SW19 5AX. If you want to be treated like doggie royalty, then bag yourself a bed at Megan's in the Village. Like all their restaurants, the décor is super pretty with plenty of flowers and even a tree inside (cocking your leg on this one is frowned upon). The humans love the abundance of fairy lights and they love the food even more. We doggies are always spoilt with plenty of water and treats and even more adoring attention from the staff. Megan's 86 High Street, Wimbledon, SW19 5EG The Fox and Grapes is a posh, independent gastropub right by Wimbledon Common so is the perfect place to visit after your walkies. Take your humans along to sample their legendary Sunday Lunch and they also have a large wine selection which usually keeps the humans happy! We doggies are well catered for with water and biscuits to munch on while your humans watch the tennis. And if your humans have too much of that wine you can even stay the night because they also rooms upstairs. The Fox and Grapes, 9 Camp Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4UN If you like a great pub garden, then you will love The Garden Shed which is just on the outskirts of the town but well worth a visit. The garden is large and mostly covered, with more of those fairy lights that she loves and plenty of seating from bar stools to comfy chairs and sofas. Inside the pub, the humans can watch sport and enjoy burgers or pizza. The Garden Shed, 145 Haydons Road, Wimbledon, SW19 1AN If you're looking for somewhere to watch the Tennis with your pooch by your side and a pint in your hand then we highly recommend The Canbury Arms in Kingston and The Hawk's Nest in Shepherd's Bush. The Canbury Arms is a wonderful neighbourhood pub in Kingston which has a beautiful garden and serves top notch food for the humans. We doggies are so welcome here, we don't really know why the humans bother coming too (apart from to pay the bill). You can watch the Tennis with a glass of their special Sipsmith Strawberry Smash Gin and you'll feel like you're there. The Canbury Arms, 49 Canbury Park Road, Kingston, KT2 6LQ

Archie pictured at The Marlborough in Richmond From today, most of our wonderful pubs are fully reopening and we can get back to our nation's most favourite pastime! Whether it's a quick pint at your favourite local, meeting friends for dinner at a posh gastropub or exploring a new area and finding a pub for lunch, it's even more enjoyable with your pooch by your side. Young's have a pub to suit all your needs and the majority of them welcome dogs, they even have some inns and hotels where you can all spend the night. Pets are truly part of the family, and a holiday isn’t complete without the whole family. At Young’s our collection of pet-friendly hotels offer rooms that are not just suitable for your pet, but catered to them. Archie pictured at The Woolpack in Bermondsey Wherever you live in London, you will never be far from a Young's pub as they have a whopping 156 venues across the capital and dozens more in the South of England. If you're still a bit nervous about being indoors or if you have a pooch who is more comfortable outdoors, then don't worry. Even in central London, many Young's pubs have fabulous gardens. They also take care of their four legged customers with many of the pubs offering treats and of course there is always plenty of water available. For the humans, many of the gardens house a Burger Shack serving delicious British beef burgers, hot dogs and plant patties. Archie pictured at The Windmill, Clapham which has 42 bedrooms 2021 is the year of the staycation and there is no need to leave your four legged friend behind as Young's have 28 dog friendly hotels. How about a long weekend exploring the Cotswolds and a stay at The Bell in Stow-on-the-Wold, maybe long walks on the Wiltshire Downs followed by a stopover at The Lamb or if a day by the coast is more your thing then make a weekend of it at the beautiful Burnham-on-Sea and Dunstan House. Food pictured is Buttermilk Chicken burger at The Albert, Kingston Whichever Young's pub you choose, you will find a fabulous selection of food to enjoy! Primed with locally sourced produce to nourish the soul and delight the mind, our carefully crafted collection of seasonal dishes. Young's champion local suppliers, showcasing some the best of British fruit and vegetables from around the UK. From classics like fish and chips to sizzling steaks and cracking Sunday Roasts and even afternoon teas. There is something for everyone at a Young's pub and all with your beloved pooch by your side. Visit their website and find where to go for your next adventure. Many Young's pubs are on board for our Take Your Dog to the Pub Day on May 31st. Watch this space and follow us @the4leggedfoodies for more information on how and where to celebrate our new national day.

London is one of the greenest capital cities in the world with over 3,000 parks and green spaces ranging in size from the huge Richmond Park (over 2,000 acres) to the numerous tiny city garden squares. We also have several Woods and even a Forest! If you like to be by the water you can stroll along the 128km Thames Path or take in the sights of Regent's Canal which runs all the way from Little Venice to Docklands. So if you live in London or would like to visit with your dog, you will be spoilt for choice for where to walk this National Walking Month. After all that exercise you will have worked up quite a hunger (or if you're like Archie you will have been hungry before you started). Here are 7 places for you and your dog to visit after your walks in London. The perfect way to reward yourself! Thames Path Walk - Southbank Behind the National Theatre on the Southbank you will find the Green Room The restaurant has recently been refurbished to make their outside space even more fabulous with heaters, parasols, all surrounded by their aromatic herb garden. Food is all-day dining with brunch on Saturdays and you can expect well prepared tasty dishes such as Black rice and grilled courgette salad, line caught Cornish haddock and a selection of freshly prepared wood-fired pizzas. Four Legged Foodies can enjoy their house made dog treats. Follow @greenroomlondon for more details. Hyde Park - Mayfair Hyde Park is the largest of the 4 Royal Parks in central London (the other 3 being Green Park, Regent's Park and St.James Park). From Speaker's Corner to Hyde Park Corner you can wander into Mayfair where you will find the super stylish North Audley Cantine. The restaurant has a lovely terrace where you can watch the comings and goings of London's fanciest district while you enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner. Food is small plates to share, salads, mains and an amazing selection of brunch dishes including their famous crushed milk chocolate cookies with Frosties soft serve! Follow @nacmayfair for more details. Greenwich Park Greenwich Park is home to the Maritime Museum, the Observatory and offers some of the best views of London from it's high points. A short stroll from the park brings you to the Richard 1st pub with a large covered and heated space at the rear. Expect award winning ales, craft beers and nostalgic British food at this Young's pub and as with all their pubs, Four Legged Foodies receive a warm welcome. Follow @richard1stpub for more details. Battersea Park This riverside Victorian park has lots of interesting features and attractions such as the Peace Pagoda and Festival Gardens, there's even a children's zoo (no there aren't caged children)! The park is overlooked by Battersea Power Station which is now the site of many dog friendly restaurants but within the park itself you will find the Pear Tree Cafe. The café overlooks one of the ponds and offers an all day menu to enjoy at one of their tables or to takeaway. From May they will also be bringing back their live music evenings. Look out for their new café opening on Clapham Common in May. Follow @pear.tree.cafe for more details. Clapham Common The Common is a 220 acre green space which is used for sports, walking, picnics and even concerts. At the South Side of the Common you will find neighbourhood restaurant The Rookery which has a terrace overlooking the Common and welcomes all Four Legged Foodies. The restaurant has a well stocked bar and is currently serving drinks on the terrace and bringing back their full menu including Sunday Roasts on May 17th. Follow @therookeryclapham for more details. Walpole Park This is a small riverside park in Ealing which is home to Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery which was built and lived in by neoclassical architect John Soane. Named after the famous architect is Soane's Kitchen which is one of the best park restaurants we have ever discovered. The restaurant has an outdoor terrace in their beautiful walled garden currently serving coffee, cakes and pizza. We highly recommend a visit. Follow @soanes_kitchen for more details. Richmond Park The largest of London's parks stretches between Kingston, Richmond and Roehampton and is amazing for walkies of all levels. The park is also classed as a nature reserve with wildlife such as parakeets and red and fallow deer. If you leave the park at Kingston Gate, it's just a short stroll to The Albert which is a Young's pub with plenty of outdoor space. There is always treats on offer for Four Legged Foodies. They are currently operating a full menu including brunch and Sunday roasts and they have a summer of gin menu! Follow @thealbertkt2 for more details. For more information about our Royal Parks visit their website and follow @theroyalparks For some great London walk suggestions visit Time Out and Secret London You will find maps for Thames Path walks at Walk The Thames Happy Walkies 🐾🐾

From 10th to 16th May we are focusing on all things veggie for National Vegetarian Week. My humans are what's known as flexitarians, often opting for veggie and vegan food when they eat out and they assure me it is super tasty, though personally I've never been a fan of anything green! The vegetarian and plant-based restaurant scene in London is growing with a whole host of places devoted solely to the cuisine as well as many other places increasing the amount of veggie dishes on their menus. No longer do you only have the option of a veggie burger or vegetarian lasagne! Firm meat free favourites include Farmacy, Wags n Tales, Redemption and Wulf and Lamb and here are 5 more dog friendly places where you can get some fabulous veggie dishes. Sorry my veggie friends but I could never give up sausages!! Wild By Tart in Belgravia offers a small plates, sharing menu where over 50% of the dishes are vegetarian. Sit back on their cool outdoor terrace in Eccleston Yards and enjoy such delights as Asparagus, tarragon tomatoes, hazelnut & roast garlic and Nettle, confit garlic mascarpone, parmesan & lemon flatbread. Their full menu will be available from May 17th. Follow them at @wildbytart for updates. Read Archie's full review here. Abuelo is a wonderful little restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden and is a great place to get a veggie brunch. Their current menu is almost all veggie, with only 2 meat dishes. We had the Huevos Divorciados de Turco (above) and the Truffle Mushie Toastie. We can't wait to go back and try more soon. They have an enclosed and heated terrace on Southampton Street and will re-open indoors on May 17th. Follow them @abuelocoffeelondon to see more of their delicious food and coffee. Soanes Kitchen in Ealing's Walpole Park is the best park restaurant in London. They have an outdoor area in their pretty walled garden where you can get pizza and pastries but when they re-open indoors you will be able to order a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Vegetarian dishes include shakshuka, mushroom arancini and pumpkin ravioli to name but a few. Read Archie's full review here and follow @soanes_kitchen. Like me, The Retreat Kitchen in Richmond is proof that good things come in small packages! At this vegan café on Richmond Hill Rise you will find Maggie and Claire serving up plant-based delights such as chickpea omelette (above), loaded sweet potato and jackfruit hot dog. The café has a few tables outside the front and you can also get takeaway and delivery through hoptapp. Read Archie's full review here and follow @theretreatkitchen for more vegan inspiration. The Pottery Bar is one of my favourite local restaurants in Kingston. The restaurant serves Spanish tapas, a large selection of which are vegetarian such as tortilla and manchego cheese and they also have a vegan paella. They have a large enclosed rear garden where you can relax with a jug of sangria and pretend you're on holiday on the Costa del Sol! Follow them @potterytapasbar and read my full review here. We hope you enjoy some delicious vegetarian food this May and please let us know if you know any great places you think we should try. Archie and Nacho

Sorry my veggie and vegan friends this one isn't for you! But if meat is your thing, then you will want to join me in celebrating one of my favourite treats (I prefer it raw by the way). British Beef Week is run by Ladies in Beef (no, not Lady GaGa) and is back in 2021 for its 11th year. You can join your humans in celebrating all things beefy at these 7 dog friendly places until April 30th. Shake Shack have 16 locations across London serving up tasty burgers made from 100% grass-fed Aberdeen Angus Beef and an all-beef German hot dog. Four Legged Foodies are welcome at all locations and can either share the human's burgers or get their own special treats of Red Velvet Biscuits by Outsider Tart, served with or without custard. Check their website or @shakeshackuk for which locations are currently open. The Eagle in Farringdon is currently closed because they can't offer outside dining but we had to mention them as their beef is off-the-scale amazing! This pared back gastropub dispenses with frills and gimmicks to concentrate on serving up food to die for and is one of our must try recommendations to all our friends. Menus are created daily and announced on @eaglefarringdon each morning. Beef dishes include things like Steak Sandwich and Bifana Marinted Rump. You can have a belated beefy celebration with them when they re-open on May 17th. The New Orleans Po Boy sandwich is the speciality of Poor Boys in Kingston and you can add Beef Brisket to your sandwich, mac n cheese or have it on its own. Visit their website for menus and @eatpoorboys for updates and mouth-watering photos. The beef is dry aged grass-fed Scottish Beef and is marinated and slow cooked to give that authentic Louisiana taste. The restaurant has outdoor seating in a quiet side street in Kingston town centre and Four Legged Foodies are always warmly welcomed. London House in Battersea is a Gordon Ramsay restaurant so obviously you can expect a high standard of food and their steak frites will not disappoint. Their pretty terrace looking out onto Battersea Square is currently open for all-day dining and the restaurant will re-open on May 17th. Visit their website for full menu and booking and follow them @londonhousegordonramsay We couldn't talk about beef without mentioning Chateaubriand Mondays* at Gazette. Grab a friend (I'm always free on Mondays) and share a 500g cut of French Charolais & Black Angus, 100% grass fed beef which is naturally reared in Surrey & aged for 28 days. *single portions are available from 6pm every Monday for just £14.50. Other French beef classics such as steak tartare, bavette and entrecote are always available. They currently have outside dining at all 4 of their London locations and booking is recommended though not essential. Visit their website for details and follow @gazettebrasserie for updates. Some people think of Argentina when you mention good beef and that's exactly what you get at Gaucho. Gaucho steaks come from premium Black Angus cattle who graze on seventeen different types of grass from the Pampas provinces of Argentina, in an area famed for its fertile soil. Four Legged Foodies are always welcome at their Richmond and Hampstead restaurants. 7 of their 12 London restaurants are open for outside dining and the rest will open on May 17th. You can also get their finish at home boxes delivered nationwide. Visit their website for more details. I hope you enjoy British Beef Week, please let me know of any recommendations for Four Legged Foodies and tag @the4leggedfoodie in your dining out photos for a feature! Archie

The first four-legged festival off the starting blocks this summer, Dogstival is set to be a brilliant and well deserved celebration for furry friends, after seemingly endless months of eat, dog walk, sleep, repeat. Glastonbury with the bark-factor, Dogstival 2021 will take place Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June in the gorgeous surroundings of Burley Park in the New Forest, and promises a weekend dedicated to a dog’s enjoyment, fun, taste buds and more. And for all the lockdown pooches, it's the perfect opportunity to get out there and start ‘petworking’ with their fellow dog-kind. Here are some of the things you can look forward to as well as catching up with Archie and Nacho who will be there as VIPs. The main arena will have demonstrations from acclaimed gundog expert Sam Thatcher, Little Nippers and Lurchers & Hawk racing. It will also feature thrilling displays from Hampshire Fire & Rescue ‘Arson Task Force’ Dog Team, a flyball tournament with leading teams from across the south taking part, as well as fun quizzes and an old-fashioned sports day where owners can compete with their dogs to win prizes Other activities include canicross, flyball, agility and fun scent demo challenges, as well as the giant K9 dog diving pool for those who prefer their fun in water. There’ll also be fun canine IQ test, to reveal exactly ‘how smart is your dog?’ New for 2021 will be Barkour - a canine version of Parkour. An adventure playground for dogs and owner. There will be live music for the humans and 140 stalls for them to spend money on us pooches. Look out for our friends at ByBenji, Esmaes Pantry, Four Legs One Tale, Harbour Hounds, Hugo & Otto, Milo & Pi, Pippa & Company, The Posh Pet Kitchen. The Dog House stage will have talks and demonstrations from This Morning's Vet Scott Miller, a live canine cooking class and tips for puppies and first time dog owners from behaviourist Natalie Light. Humans and doggies will all be catered for with stalls selling every doggy delicacy imaginable and locally sourced food and drink, catering for all tastes or dietary requirements. Dogstival will be packed with epic photo props and opportunities, to capture the day on camera and share via social, so guests are encouraged to come groomed and dressed to impress! Dogstival takes place on 5th & 6th June 2021 at Burley Park, New Forest For more information and tickets, visit Dogstival.co.uk and follow their socials @dogstival. Tickets are priced £13.90 adults, £8 children 6 years old plus. Concessions available.

We recently welcomed little Nacho into our lives but before we made our decision to get a second dog we thought long and hard about the impact that having 2 dogs would have on our lives. More importantly, we considered how it would affect Archie. Archie is now 11 and has always been fantastic with other dogs (even puppies) thanks to our commitment early on to make him well socialised. He is also used to having other dogs at home as we look after dogs while their humans are away. However, he has never had a young pup to contend with. We wanted Nacho to be able to learn from Archie and for him to hopefully pick up some of his characteristics (yes even some of the naughty ones) but we did realise that Nacho would have his own character and would never be identical to Archie. If you decide to get a second (or third, fourth...) dog then just throwing them together and hoping for the best could result in a very unhappy household so here are some things to consider before you decide and to help your transition into a multiple dog household. I Need Some Space! This photo is cute and went down a storm on Instagram but Nacho was sleepy and quiet when we put him in Archie's bed, the only time he will let this happen at the moment! Your older dog will have established his space in your home; his bed, the sofa, maybe even your bed, and will not take kindly to that space being invaded by the young pretender. Avoid conflict and even potential depression to your older dog by giving them their own space in the first few months. We are using a crate for Nacho and he already knows that when he's in there it means it's nap time. Some dogs will adopt the crate as their space for life and you can make them more homely (and nicer in your home) with a Crate Set from DogCo. Let your older dog decide when he's happy to share his space but don't try and force it. Feeding Frenzy A frenzy is exactly what you DON'T want when it comes to mealtimes as this is one of the most likely times fights can break out. Keep mealtimes calm by feeding your dogs separately until you can be sure they can eat happily together. If one or both of your dogs is a fast eater, get them a feeder like Lickimat® to help slow them down as they will probably try and finish before the pup. The same goes for treats. You will be using treats for training the pup but they can also be used to reward the older dog for being tolerant. If there are 2 humans in your house, split this time between you, if you are on your own then give the older dog a long lasting treat or puzzle like K9 Connectables (see Archie's Offers for discount code) to keep him occupied whilst you are training the pup. Image courtesy of @little_lu_pug Play with me! Pups are super playful and toys are great for keeping them occupied and developing their natural instincts like chasing and pouncing. If your older dog is still enjoying toys then he may become protective of his, so ensure that they each have their own and separate them at playtime if necessary to avoid conflict. If, like Archie, your older dog isn't too playful now, give him some space to relax while pup plays. While Nacho has his crazy playtime, we let Archie on the sofa so he can just watch from a safe spot! You will find a great selection of toys for dogs of all ages at Hiro + Wolf, For The Love of Bonner and Harbour Hounds. Time for Walkies Walking together is an excellent time for your dogs to bond and is one of the times when having another dog really helps because the pup will not want to wander far from their idol! We suggest you get your pup out on walkies even before they are allowed to walk on the ground by using a carry bag or sling or maybe a stroller for larger dogs. The earlier they get out in the world the better as it allows them to get used to the sights and sounds of your local area. It also means that your older dog doesn't miss out on his usual walking routine. Once your pup is fully vaccinated and allowed out walking you will still have potential difficulties in terms of how long and how far each dogs needs to walk each day. We are still using the sling for Nacho on walks as he doesn't need to walk as long as Archie. In a couple of years, when Archie will be 13, we will find it is potentially the other way round. This is one of the key things to think about if you are considering getting a very different dog as your second one. If you currently live alone with an elderly Pug and are thinking of getting a Labrador, think carefully about how you will manage their very exercise different requirements! If you plan carefully and put some house rules in place, there is no reason why you can't have all your four legged friends living together in peaceful harmony and having fun together whilst you enjoy multiple love and affection. Just like our friends the Cavdashians!

The time has come, finally! After 4 long months of waiting, we can drag our humans back to the pub on Monday 12th April. There is a BUT though and that is we can only sit outside. Well lucky for you, I happen to know of lots of great places we doggies can dine with the humans who have fantastic outside spaces. Here are 7 of my favourite London pubs with gardens so you have no excuse to not eat out every day. Can't wait to have a pint with you soon! Lass O'Richmond Hill This Young's pub not only has a great terrace at the rear with awning covering and heat lamps but is also staffed with some of the most dog friendly people in Richmond. They are leaving some tables unreserved so you can just turn up and the humans can enjoy their delicious food then take you for a walk in Richmond Park which is 100 yds away! Read Archie's full review here and follow @lassorichmondhill for menus and updates. Black Horse This is one of our local pubs here in Kingston and it has a large, enclosed outdoor dining area at the front of the pub. Four Legged Foodies always receive a warm welcome at this Hippo Inns pub with treats and water available and there is a great selection of food for the humans including an outdoor pizza oven. Read Archie's full review here and follow @blackhorsekingston for menus and how to book. The Woolpack This Bermondsey boozer has a fabulous garden at the rear which is now covered so you can be protected from the British weather. Doggies are very welcome as Bermondsey is one of London's most dog friendly areas! The humans can enjoy great pub grub with a large selection of beers. Read Archie's full review here and follow @woolpackbermondsey for how to book. The Drapers Arms This neighbourhood pub in Islington is one of the favoured destinations of our good friend Jasper . They have a lovely enclosed courtyard garden and doggies are always welcome. Food is fresh and seasonal and they serve up delicious Sunday roasts. Read Jasper's full review here and follow @thedrapersarms for details of how to book. The Brown Dog This pub is tucked away in Barnes but it's worth seeking out for it's food alone. They are so dog friendly that they named their pizza hut in the garden The Doghouse and their pizzas are all named after their favourite doggies! Read Archie's full review here and follow @doghousebarnes and @browndogbarnes for menus, bookings and updates. The Windmill This Young's pub on Clapham Common has loads of outdoor space and is the perfect spot after a walk. Resident dog Max will make sure all our four legged friends are cared for and the humans can enjoy great food. Read Archie's full review here and follow @windmillclapham for updates and how to book. The Refinery This Drake and Morgan bar on Bankside has a large outdoor area enclosed in a white picket fence with heaters and plenty of blankets. All their bars are super dog friendly with treats and water provided and the humans can enjoy great food washed down with a fabulous selection of cocktails. Read Archie's full review here and follow @therefinerybankside for updates.

Image courtesy of @barneycockapooadventures We all know just how good the last 12 months have been for our doggies. Despite the many humorous posts on Instagram of dogs rolling their eyes as their lead is waved at them for the fourth time that day, in reality they have loved having the whole family around more and spending time with us outdoors. But all good things must come to an end (only dogs would call the pandemic a good thing) and as we slowly but surely emerge from home offices and start to enjoy (??) the daily commute to the office again, there is just one problem. WHO IS GOING TO WALK THE DOG? Image @kxdogs You may already have a dog walker from before lockdown and hopefully you will be able to engage their services again. But if not, or if you got your dog in the last 12 months, you will find yourself needing to employ a professional dog walker. If you type "dog walker London" into Google, you will get pages and pages of results. So who do you choose? To whom do you entrust the latest (and let's face it best) member of your family? Here are some things to consider when looking for a dog walker and 4 London dog walkers who meet all those requirements. Image @litosbanditosdogwalking Where will your dog be walked? Professional dog walkers in London don't usually cover a wide area as the logistics of getting around to pick up and drop off in busy London traffic makes that impossible. So you can immediately slim down your search to ones that cover your area. You will then see from their website where they take the dogs once they pick them up. Lito's Banditos are ideally located in the middle of Battersea Park, Wandsworth Common and Clapham Common so your dog will be walked in one of these beautiful London green spaces. I operate on foot so your dog will get the optimal amount of exercise necessary to make sure they come home happily worn out and stimulated enough to rest until you're back with them. Amie and her trusty sidekick Theo the miniature pinscher are the perfect choice for dogs who don't travel well in vehicles. Amie will walk your dog in a small carefully selected group for at least one hour and can also offer solo walks by request. Lito's Banditos also offer pet sitting services and dog photography. Visit their website to find out more and how to contact them. You can also see more photos of their daily walks and all their happy customers @litosbanditosdogwalking Image @itsadogslife.islington Who will be walking your dog? Most London dog walkers work alone or with one or 2 helpers but it is important to know exactly who will be responsible for your pooch. You may choose your walker based on a recommendation from a dog friend or you may have met them walking in your local area. It is still important to check they have 2 basic requirements of a professional dog walker: - They are DBS checked - they will have keys to your home and will be entering when you are not home so you need to trust them. - They have insurance - in case of accidents whilst your dog is in their care. Once you have established this then it's a good idea to meet your new walker and introduce them to your dog. Maybe arrange a walk together so they can meet your dog with you. You don’t need to be best friends with your dog walker but it’s important you have confidence in them. Our dogs are all different and some take longer than others to trust people, especially rescues so you need to know that your walker has your dog’s best interests at heart. Anna from It's A Dog's Life Islington knows the importance of keeping owners reassured whilst their dog is in her care. We keep you updated on your dog's adventures throughout the day on Whatsapp, and we take care of your pet like they're our own It's A Dog's Life walk no more than 4 dogs at a time and offer a mixture of street and park walks so your dog will get to explore a variety of sights and sounds in their area and is great for getting dogs used to city life. If you live in the Islington, Angel, Barnsbury, Highbury Fields area visit their website for more details and how to contact Anna. You can also see photos of their happy clients @itsadogslife.islington Image @kxdogs Who will be your dog's new friends? I’m a firm believer that dogs should be walked in groups of similar sized dogs. Of course it’s possible (and really cute) for a chihuahua to be best friends with a Great Dane but when it comes to walking, their needs are very different. I’ve seen too many small pups being dragged along, as the walker tries desperately to keep up with another dog four or five times the size. Ask your walker how many dogs they walk together and what other dogs are in the pack. If your dog doesn’t like particular breeds or isn’t good with unneutered males or won’t tolerate pups etc etc, you need to let your walker know so they can avoid any unnecessary conflict. Your dog’s walk should be enjoyable not traumatic and if you get the right mix in the pack, he will look forward to his hour with his pals every day. Tom from King's Cross Dogs has one mission in life - to be your dog's second best friend. Be assured that I will treat your dog as I treat my own, with all of the care and playfulness they need. Tom picks up dogs from King's Cross and Bloomsbury and takes them on canal side adventures or off lead walks on beautiful Primrose Hill. King's Cross Dogs also offer full day adventures and holiday boarding. Visit their website for more details and how to contact Tom. You can also see photos of their happy clients @kxdogs Will your pup be safe and secure? We already mentioned 2 basic requirements that every professional dog walker should have but you should also check a few other details to ensure your pup is kept safe whilst out with their walker. A professional dog walker shouldn’t walk more than 4 dogs at one time. Any more and it becomes increasingly difficult to keep an eye on them all, especially if they are all off lead. Always let your walker know if you prefer your dog to be kept on a lead. If your dog is going to be transported in a vehicle you should check that he has plenty of space away from other dogs and that the vehicle has air conditioning. A good dog walker will never leave dogs unattended and out of sight in a vehicle for more than a couple of minutes. This is particularly important at the moment with an increase in dog theft. With easy Dog Walker London your dog's welfare is their top priority. They are a team of experienced dog professionals who are all fully insured, DBS checked, pet first aid trained and have all taken a course in canine behaviour and leadership skills. Our vehicles are fully kitted out and ventilated for the safe transportation of you beloved pets easy Dog Walkers also offer house and pet sitting and all bookings are made through your own online portal and booking system. You can book and track your walks from your phone. They aim to be as convenient and flexible as possible with a team of professional pet lovers and you don't need to worry about leaving cash out as they bill you at the end of each month. Visit their website for more details and follow them @easydogwalkerlondon